CANADIAN CYCLING ASSOCIATION MOURNS THE PASSING OF RANDY STARKMAN

A true champion of sports passes away at age 51 in Toronto

(Ottawa, ON – April 16, 2012) The Canadian Cycling Association would like to send its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Randy Starkman, a prominent Canadian sports reporter and columnist with the Toronto Star who passed away of pneumonia, in Toronto at age 51.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Randy Starkman, a true champion of amateur sports, a tireless advocate of athletes from all sports in Canada. Randy was always enthusiast in sharing the stories of our athletes. Throughout his illustrious career covering 12 Olympic Games and countless major sport events, Randy built warm relationships with sports administrators and athletes alike in the Canadian Sport Community. He will be missed by all of us,” said Greg Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Canadian Cycling Association.